Strategic Foresight: Thinking About Security
Self-paced, online
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Overview
In this online, self-paced course, you will discover the power of strategic foresight to anticipate future threats and build resilient, proactive security strategies for a safer, more secure tomorrow.
Explore cutting-edge methodologies such as scenario planning and horizon scanning, gaining a fresh perspective on navigating complex security landscapes.
By the end of the course, you will possess a robust understanding of strategic foresight principles and the ability to anticipate, analyse, and respond to emerging security threats effectively.
Course content
- Fundamentals of Foresight Thinking
- Foresight Thinking in Defence and Security
- Making Sense of Change
- Imagining Possible Futures
- Taking Action
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Developing a Strategic Foresight
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course you will:
- Have gained an understanding of strategic foresight terminology, key principles, methods and tools, enabling you to articulate key ideas clearly and confidently in discussions.
- Be able to explore the concept of strategic foresight, examining its relationship with systems thinking, forecasting, and strategic decision-making, allowing you to appreciate the development of strategic foresight.
- Be able to engage with various case studies that exemplify strategic foresight principles, providing practical insights and a deeper understanding of real-world applications.
- Be able to assess how strategic foresight apply to current policy development in defence and security risk management, helping you understand its significance in today’s context.
- Be encouraged to cultivate a strategic futures-oriented mindset, identifying areas for further study and potential career paths in the field.
Who should attend
The course is designed to be accessible to individuals with a basic understanding of mission engineering and security concepts, while also providing insights and tools for those looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in foresight thinking.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Facilitator
Dr Emiliya Suprun
Dr Emiliya Suprun is a Lecturer in Systems Engineering in the School of Systems and Computing (SYSCOM) and Capability Systems Centre at UNSW Canberra.
Emiliya has worked on numerous research and consultancy projects with a range of large interdisciplinary teams in engineering, construction and environmental engineering and management research. Her PhD research was focused on modelling an innovation system in the context of the construction industry. Her research interests include integrated decision support systems using coupled system dynamics modelling, scenario analysis, operational research methods, digital engineering and digital transformation.
Emiliya has been working closely with government agencies on projects associated with digital engineering, digital asset information management frameworks and industry digital transformation maturity.s.
Cancellation policy
Courses will be held subject to sufficient registrations. UNSW Canberra reserves the right to cancel a course up to five working days prior to commencement of the course. If a course is cancelled, you will have the opportunity to transfer your registration or be issued a full refund. If registrant cancels within 10 days of course commencement, a 50% registration fee will apply. UNSW Canberra is a registered ACT provider under ESOS Act 2000-CRICOS provider Code 00098G.